Standing Seam Metal Roof Over Plywood

Hi todd i have a pole barn design structure that had been turned into a livable dwelling with cathedral ceilings using rigid foam between the metal roof and the ceiling sheetrock i am redoing this and putting a decking down with tyvek protec 200 and then reattaching the metal roof and adding circular pest resistant soffit vents at the end rafters of the roof between purlins for ventilation.

Standing seam metal roof over plywood.

The plywood should be clean and free of raised nail heads to provide a uniform deck structure for the metal. Maxima maxima 1 5 and maxima adv mcelroy s maxima family of products represents the industry s broadest selection of vertical leg standing seam systems. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance.

You also could install a corrugated through fastened metal roofing product and probably not have issues. However a true standing seam especially one without any sort of striations or stiffening beads in the center of the panels will probably show oil canning as the result of going over curled shingles. The panels are typically 12 to 24 inches wide and run parallel to the slope of the roof. Video of the day.

Standing seam is one of three to five option you have when going with metal roofing. In our rates above the price assumes the metal is galvanized steel or aluminum as both are about the same cost. Standing seam roofing is commonly available in galvanized steel galvalume and copper materials. Maxima standing seam panel with an opportunity to choose from three distinct maxima profiles.

In its most basic terms metal standing seam roof ssr and through fastened roof panel systems can be supported on either open framing or solid substrates. While metal roofing doesn t require plywood underlayment there are circumstances in which you may wish to install plywood to anticipate future roofing needs or to offer additional soundproofing. Energy efficient and available in a variety of colors that will add value to your home metal roofing is a wise choice for homeowners. The choice will often depend on the type of construction and the purpose of the building including residential commercial industrial and agricultural applications.

It is by far the most popular option for metal roofing.